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At a glance
- Brand
- Beats
- Type
- Neckband
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2016
The Powerbeats3 Wireless are sweat-resistant wireless earphones designed for fitness, featuring ear hooks for a secure fit and a W1 chip for easy pairing with Apple devices. They offer up to 12 hours of claimed battery life, though testing showed about 10.5 hours.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Powerbeats3 Wireless are sport-focused earphones with a neckband design and ear hooks for a stable fit. They pair easily with Apple gear thanks to the W1 chip, offer around 10.5 hours of playback per charge, and include a quick-charge feature for a quick boost. These are a solid option for workouts, though they lack modern USB-C and advanced codecs.
What works
- Secure ear-hook fit for exercise
- Fast pairing with Apple devices
- Quick charge gives 1 hour from 5 minutes
- Sweat-resistant build for workouts
- Stable wireless connection with multipoint support
What doesn't
- Only AAC codec support
- Older Bluetooth 4.1 standard
- No USB-C charging
- Average sound isolation for noisy gyms
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 10.5 h |
|---|---|
| Quick charge | 5 min → 1 h |
Design
| USB-C | No |
|---|---|
| Model code | MNLX2LL/A |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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